Knee Support + Injury Prevention [Basics]
Legs + Glutes Workouts • 15m
In this workout, we are giving our knees some much needed attention! Irish dancers’ knees are notoriously injury-prone, so this series incorporates an array of exercises to strengthen and stretch many of the surrounding muscles which support our knees. Joe cues several ways to protect your knee joints throughout, and we saw this as a great opportunity to add in a gentle Yoga movement series at the end of the workout. And not to worry, we’ll still put your abs to work!
Level: All Levels
What You Need: Mat
Exercise Credit: Classical Pilates, General Fitness
*Injury Prevention Disclaimer: Do not participate if you have any back, neck, knee or hip injury, or other serious medical concern, or are pregnant. Always listen to your body and discontinue should you feel any pain or discomfort. All content in this video is of a recreational nature and is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. By watching and participating, you agree that Celticore Online Studio and/or Celticore instructors can not be held responsible for injury which could occur. You should always consult a physician prior to beginning any fitness program.*
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